Finger Lakes Lifestyle FAQ's

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Q. When do the fall colors peak? Where is the best view?

A. Fall foliage typically peaks the 1st and 2nd week of October. It varies depending on many weather factors. You can check at www.ILoveNY.com for foliage updates. There are many places with spectacular foliage views in the Finger Lakes. Drive north or south along the lakes and you'll find breathtaking scenery everywhere.

Q. How far apart are the lakes?

A. Click here - About Our Lakes - for information. The average distance between the lakes is approximately 15 miles.

Q. Are there places to stay on the lakes?

A. Yes, there are many beautiful accommodations ranging from resorts, Inns and Bed and Breakfasts that overlook the lake. Check out our Where to Stay section and choose Lakefront

Q. What do you recommend - accommodations, restaurants?

A. It really is your own personal preference: hotel, motel, B & B…each are a very unique setting. Same for food… tastes vary…

Q. What are the best places for scenic photos?

A. Here's what our visitors have told us: Bristol Harbour Resort from the Lodge or the 14th hole
County Rd #12, Naples, looking across at Bare Hill, north towards Canandaigua
or south to the High Tor Wildlife Management area
Long Pier, Geneva
City Pier, Canandaigua
Overlook at Harriet Hollister Spencer Park overlooking Honeoye Lake and the Rochester skyline to the north
Canadice Lake from the state boat launch
Main Street Clifton Springs and the Sulphur Springs Gardens
Geneva's Rowhouses and South Main St.
Anywhere on the Lake from the Canandaigua Lady or Captain Gray's
Jump Off at Ontario County Park
Top of the Chairlift ride at Bristol Mountain
Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens State Historic Park-pick your favorite garden
Kershaw Park Gazebo-catch the willow tree, the boat houses, windsurfers or the boats
Sunrise or sunset with the sailboats across any of our beautiful Finger Lakes

See our online photo gallery.

Q. Is there public transportation available?

A. C.A.T.S. is the public bus transportation in Ontario County. Routes and Schedules are available at 800-667-2287.

Q. Where are the public beaches?

A. Click on "What to do", "Water Activities", check "Swimming" and then "Search". A listing of the public beaches will appear.